STEM Camps

Turning curious kids into happy campers

Your kids will experience exciting new adventures every day when they join our seasonal STEM Camps. They will have a unique opportunity to explore and learn about the fascinating world of science in a fun and engaging way. With a variety of activities and programs, STEM Camps offer diverse and enriching experiences. 

Designed with a focus on inquiry and play, STEM Camps encourage children to investigate some of the most fascinating and exciting concepts in science. Your kids will have the chance to learn about everything from air pressure and electrical currents to life cycles and chemical reactions during their school breaks.  

To learn more about our program policies and FAQs, please click here. 

For more information, contact the Education Coordinator or call 619-238-1233 x 806.

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Summer Camps June 20-August 18

TK-Kindergarten Camps - Half-Day 

  • Members $135 
  • General public $150 

June 20–23 Camps (4-Day Camp) 

  • Members $108 
  • General public $120

Grade 1–8 Camps (Full Day) 

  • Members $285  
  • General public $325 

June 20-23 Camps (4-Day Camp) 

  • Members $260
  • General public $228 

Connecting You to More Opportunities

In partnership with Level Up San Diego, the Fleet offers Summer STEM Camps* where students can bring science to life with hands-on experiences. Camps are available at multiple locations throughout San Diego and include exciting topics like chemistry, nature, astronomy and physics. Sign up today to discover new skills and have fun while learning about STEM!

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*Limited availability.

Extended Care is Back! 

Extended care will be available for full-day Summer Camps from 4 p.m.–5 p.m.

  • Cost: $125 per week  

No Extended Care during the weeks of June 20–23 and August 14–18. Extended care is NOT available for half-day camps (TK-kindergarten).

Accessibility

We are committed to providing a safe and educational experience for all campers. If you are interested in enrolling or have enrolled a camper who may need accommodations, please contact the Camp Manager to discuss the specific needs of your camper and strategies that would ensure that your camper has the most engaging experience possible. We also welcome Camper Aides but require all aides who attend camp to clear a background check before camp begins.

Upcoming Camps

Fairy Tale Engineering

Pre-K - K

Tue, Jun 20 - -

Use your imagination and develop engineering skills as you design and build castles, vehicles, bridges or even flying contraptions. Get ready for a magical experience in planning and problem-solving.

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Super Solar System

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Tue, Jun 20 - -

Could you skate on the rings of Saturn? Was there ever life on Mars? Unlock the secrets of our solar system in this cosmic class.

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eSports

Grade 5 - Grade 8

Tue, Jun 20 - -

Technology Enthusiasts! Form Your Own eSports Gaming Club" while you expand your skills in a week of real-world computer gaming and technology fun. Form your own eSports Gaming Club while you expand your skills in a week of real-world computer gaming and technology fun.

Bugs, Rocks & the Wild

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jun 26 - -

Grab your binoculars and safari hat—we are off to explore bugs, rocks and the wild! This nature camp in the great outdoors includes an optional bug-tasting activity.

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Astronaut Camp

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jun 26 - -

Practice your knowledge and skills in two different simulated space missions. You’ll experience the teamwork required for a successful mission from rocket launch to planetary exploration.

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Science of Magic and Superheroes

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jul 10 - -

Mix chemicals (safely!), perform super science spells and learn about the powers of superheroes. Discover how principles of friction, magnetism and gravity make superhuman feats possible.

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Robot Coder

Grade 5 - Grade 8

Mon, Jul 10 - -

Build, code, drive, and experience robots in exciting contests! Work in teams and test your robotics skills with exciting contests throughout the week.

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Hands-on Robotics

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jul 17 - -

Discover how gears, electricity and simple machines work to make robots go. Create circuits and program a Dash robot to follow your commands.

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Magic for Muggles

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jul 17 - -

The School of Wizardry is in session! Unleash your imagination and creativity while investigating the science behind potions, bubbling cauldrons, astronomy, magical creatures and more.

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CSI San Diego: Introduction to DNA & Forensics

Grade 5 - Grade 8

Mon, Jul 17 - -

Solve your own forensic mystery! In this DNA and forensics lab, you’ll learn about DNA extraction and gel electrophoresis as you become a crime scene investigator. In this DNA and forensics lab, you’ll learn about DNA extraction and gel electrophoresis as you become a crime scene investigator.

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Junior Paleontologist

Pre-K - K

Mon, Jul 24 - -

Journey back in time to uncover the mysteries of the past as you dig for fossils, study rock formations and cast dinosaur bones. Discover the science of paleontology while building observation and organization skills.

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Energy and Forces

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Jul 24 - -

Hands-on projects let you learn about energy and forces. Build windmills, explore solar panels, create musical instruments and experiment with circuits and electromagnets.

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Maker Camp

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jul 24 - -

Join the maker movement as you build, create and experiment with a variety of materials and tools. Just bring your imagination!

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Sensational Senses

Pre-K - K

Mon, Jul 31 - -

Use your five senses as you create squishy, slimy flubber, invent squeaky noise makers and sniff your way around this zany camp.

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Trainer Research Lab

Grade 4 - Grade 6

Mon, Jul 31 - -

Do you want to be the absolute best trainer … scientist? Explore the amazing abilities of Charmander, Geodude or Pikachu—like evolution, electricity and fire—and learn how they relate to the natural world.

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Women Scientists in Action

Grade 5 - Grade 8

Mon, Jul 31 - -

This extravaganza for young female and female-identifying scientists lets you explore the wonders of science and discover the amazing potential within you. With a dive into a different field of science each day, you will do hands-on experiments, interact with local women scientists and explore the exciting STEM careers that await you.

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Space Explorers

Pre-K - K

Mon, Aug 7 - -

Blast off on an exploration of our solar system and beyond. Discover what it is like to be an astronaut while investigating planets, moons and stars.  

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Bugs, Rocks & the Wild

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Aug 7 - -

Grab your binoculars and safari hat—we are off to explore bugs, rocks and the wild! This nature camp in the great outdoors includes an optional bug-tasting activity.

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Movie Magic - Special Effects

Grade 5 - Grade 8

Mon, Aug 7 - -

Look behind the scenes to see how filmmakers use science in special effects. Use the principles of sound to become a Foley artist and create practical effects with engineering, ingenuity, and biology to understand how zombies and monsters might occur.

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Fairy Tale Engineering

Pre-K - K

Mon, Aug 14 - -

Use your imagination and develop engineering skills as you design and build castles, vehicles, bridges or even flying contraptions. Get ready for a magical experience in planning and problem-solving.

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Science, Art, and Kitchen Fusion

Grade 1 - Grade 3

Mon, Aug 14 - -

Explore the connections between science, art and everyday life. In Chemistry in the Kitchen, learn about the science behind household items and materials. Create masterpieces inspired by biology, physics, math and engineering in Art-ology. This camp is not suitable for children with food allergies.

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Game-gineers

Grade 4 - Grade 8

Mon, Aug 14 - -

Experience the joy of games with STEAM, coding and engineering, as you learn game design principles and build and code your own video game in a in this fun-filled week with computers, iPads and apps.

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